Right of Way Program Manager

Company: Coates Field Service, Inc
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way--Program Manager for a--position located in our client's office in Rochester, NY. The Program Manager is responsible for leading large complex land, lease, and right of way acquisition projects from inception through execution and is tasked with planning, implementing, and managing the real estate components of the project including all resources assigned. Responsibilities include the management of project team members in the acquisition of land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other real estate rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines and/or distribution facilities. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Creates and sets clear and attainable goals for their team and manages team performance
• Works with the client to establish policies and procedures and ensures that the project team adheres to established standards
• Tracks the project quality, timeliness, and performance against project goals, work plans, and schedules
• Regularly participates in project and client meetings presenting project information
• Communicates regularly with project team members, client, and consultants assigned to the project
• Prepares cost estimates, budgets, project schedules, and issues periodic project reports indicating the status and cost of the managed projects
• Provides invoicing and project forecasting in the format and frequency required by the client.
• Monitors purchase orders and updates estimates and budgets as needed
• Reviews the current and future resource requirements and proactively adjusts staffing levels to optimize efficiencies while maintaining schedules Position Requirements:
  • Project Management Certification (PMP)
  • Bachelor's Degree Required--
  • Right of way and land acquisition, engineering construction, and/or energy industry experience (5 - 7 years)
  • Ability and willingness to travel within New York, Maine, and Connecticut Skills/Abilities:
    • Experience supervising and leading right of way project teams located at various locations
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to utilize MS Project and MS Excel in support of project goals (i.e., communicating project status, resource tracking, scheduling, planning, etc.)
    • Proficient in MS Office Suite and Microsoft Teams
    • Public presentation skills and ability to summarize project status when meeting with project stakeholders
    • Understanding of quality assurance processes Coates Field Service, Inc. is one of the nation's largest right of way consulting firms and works on behalf of--energy transportation--companies, electric transmission companies, state and local governments, and other similarly situated clients. Salary is dependent upon experience. Benefits offered to full-time employees. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Coates is an EOE. What's your highest level of education completed?* College or University Desired salary* Have you ever been convicted of a felony?* In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye!* 150 Do you have an active Project Management Certification (PMP)? (PMP certification is a requirement for this position).* Do you have experience supervising the right of way activities of a staff of right of way agents, document specialists, title agents, etc? If so, please list how many years. Describe your experience managing electric transmission/distribution related projects. Please indicate the number of years experience. If none, please mark N/A.* Describe your experience working with project databases.* Please list any software programs, and/or technologies you have experience working with.* Are you willing to work as an employee, and NOT as an independent contractor?* Are you willing to carry automobile insurance liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 (bodily injury), $100,000 (property damage)? This is a requirement for employment.* Are you willing to undergo a mandatory criminal background check and drug screening?* The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .

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